MCCCD Program Description

Fashion Show Production

Course: TEC150

First Term: 2019 Spring

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Students will learn and experience real-time production techniques and skills of a fashion show. Includes but not limited to, budget planning, project management, marketing, staffing, d?cor, staging, and production.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify types of fashion shows. (I) 2. Develop a budget and project plan. (II) 3. List tasks and delegate responsibilities for the fashion show. (II) 4. Plan venue seating arrangements and ticket sales. (II) 5. Select a theme for the fashion show and arrange promotions/advertising. (II-III) 6. Plan sponsor opportunities and obtain sponsor support as needed. (II-III) 7. Plan, obtain, and set up venue d?cor, runway/stage arrangement, additional lighting, video, and backdrop as needed. (II-IV) 8. Select individual designs and collections, and class project garments. (III) 9. Select and fit models. (III) 10. Organize the show format, list model/garment lineup, and plan the finale for the fashion show. (III) 11. Prepare a press release and print programs for the fashion show. (III) 12. Schedule dressers and assign them to models. (III) 13. Select music and complete staging for the fashion show. (III-IV) 14. Arrange and conduct a fashion show rehearsal. (IV) 15. Schedule and organize cosmetic and hair assistants as needed. (IV) 16. Make final preparations at the venue and present a fashion show. (V) 17. Organize and execute removal of show items from the venue. (V) 18. Evaluate the fashion show. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Types of fashion shows A. Production B. Formal runway C. Informal II. Plan a fashion show A. Outline a plan B. Budget development 1. Venue expense; d?cor, lighting, video, and backdrop 2. Advertising/promotions 3. Proposed sponsor support 4. Models, cosmetic and hair assistants 5. Reception expenses as needed 6. Program printing 7. Proposed ticket sales C. Project management 1. List tasks and delegate responsibilities 2. Theme selection D. Marketing 1. Determine publicity/advertising 2. Press releases E. Venue preparations 1. Seating arrangements 2. Ticket sales 3. Plan runway and stage use 4. Plan d?cor and backdrop 5. Reception as needed F. Sponsors 1. List support opportunities G. Designers and clothing 1. Review potential clothing sources III. Organize the fashion show A. Advertising and promotion 1. Prepare and distribute promotional flyers 2. Send press releases 3. Compile email list for promotion 4. Prepare and print programs B. Obtain sponsor support 1. Collect sponsor logos as needed 2. Schedule sponsor participation as needed C. Arrange ticket sales as needed D. Obtain venue preparations 1. D?cor and backdrop materials/items 2. Additional lighting and video 3. Select and obtain music E. Select designers, clothing and class garment projects 1. Assign clothing/model line-up F. Promote tryouts and select models 1. Fit clothing on models 2. Recommend/request accessories as needed G. Schedule dressers, cosmetic and hair assistants, and production personnel IV. Rehearsal and production preparations A. Set venue preparations 1. Entry and ticket collection 2. Set up d?cor and backdrop 3. Set up added lighting and video 4. VIP seating arrangements B. Dressing room 1. Organize layout 2. Provide essentials for clothing, models, dressers, cosmetic and hair assistants a. Mirrors b. Clothing racks c. Miscellaneous items C. Staging and dress rehearsal 1. Opening 2. Model line-up 3. Finale V. Fashion show production A. Reception and seating B. Show presentation C. Clean-up/clear venue and dressing area VI. Evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 11, 2018

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